Field Mechanical Pipeline Technician — Remote Site Work

Firstgas Group; Palmerston North; Remote; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave entitlements

Free health insurance

Wellness programme

Job summary

Clarus is hiring a Mechanical Pipeline Technician to join the Southern Field Team. The role is home-based with site visits across the lower North Island, collaborating with landowners, contractors, iwi and councils on assets of national significance.

You’ll perform high‑quality mechanical maintenance on the gas transmission network, participate in construction phases, survey 3rd parties near easements, assist with pigging and commissioning, and join a 24/7 on‑call roster.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in a mechanical/ fitter/ turner/ automotive or plant maintenance trade.
• Understanding of technical drawings, isolations and isolating plant.
• Full, clean driver's licence and ability to work independently with proactive communication.

Responsibilities

• Undertake high quality mechanical maintenance services on our gas transmission network.
• Take charge of site operations during construction phase of station or pipeline installation and modifications.
• Authorise and survey the activities of 3rd parties near pipeline easements.
• Assist with operational services such as pipeline construction, pigging and commissioning.
• Participate in the 24/7 On-Call roster and emergency response.

Skills

Relationship management

Mechanical mindset

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Trade qualification (mechanical/ fitter-turner/ automotive/ plant maintenance)

Job description

Clarus is hiring a Mechanical Pipeline Technician to join the Southern Field Team. The role is home-based with site visits across the lower North Island, collaborating with landowners, contractors, iwi and councils on assets of national significance.

You’ll perform high‑quality mechanical maintenance on the gas transmission network, participate in construction phases, survey 3rd parties near easements, assist with pigging and commissioning, and join a 24/7 on‑call roster.